Where Are You?
Bill Harris With Ben Webster And Jimmy Rowles Lyrics

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You are too beautiful, my dear, to be true
And I am a fool for beauty
Fooled by a feeling that because I have found you
I could have bound you too

You are too beautiful for one man alone
For one lucky fool to be with
When there are other men

With eyes of their own to see with

Love does not stand sharing
Not if one cares
Have you been comparing
My every kiss with theirs

If, on the other hand, I'm faithful to you
It's not through a sense of duty
You are too beautiful
And I am a fool for beauty

Love does not stand sharing
Not if one cares
Have you been comparing
My every kiss with theirs

If, on the other hand, I'm faithful to you
It's not through a sense of duty

You are too beautiful
And I am a fool for beauty

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Where Are You?" by Bill Harris with Ben Webster and Jimmy Rowles convey the sentiments of a person who is deeply infatuated with someone they consider to be extraordinarily beautiful. The singer acknowledges their own foolishness for being captivated by this person's beauty and the feeling that they could have possessed and bound them to themselves. The beauty of this person is so enticing that the singer believes they are too beautiful to be committed to just one person, and that other men would surely be attracted to them.

The lyrics also suggest that love cannot withstand sharing, indicating that the singer desires exclusivity in the relationship. They express concern that the person they are enamored with may be comparing their love and affection to that of other men. Despite this, the singer claims that if they remain faithful, it is not out of a sense of obligation or duty, but rather because they genuinely find this person too beautiful, and they are willing to be a fool for beauty.

Overall, the song portrays a complex mix of devotion, insecurity, and a deep appreciation for physical beauty. It explores themes of exclusivity, devotion, and the vulnerability that comes with being enamored by someone's exceptional beauty.

Line by Line Meaning

You are too beautiful, my dear, to be true
You possess such extraordinary beauty, my dear, that it is almost unbelievable

And I am a fool for beauty
I am easily deceived and captivated by magnificence and attractiveness

Fooled by a feeling that because I have found you
Deceived by the belief that merely discovering you

I could have bound you too
I could also possess and make you mine

You are too beautiful for one man alone
Your beauty is too remarkable to be enjoyed by just one individual

For one lucky fool to be with
For a fortunate but foolish person to have the privilege of your company

When there are other men
Considering the existence of other men

With eyes of their own to see with
Who have their own perspectives and observations

Love does not stand sharing
Love cannot tolerate being shared

Not if one cares
Especially if one deeply cares

Have you been comparing
Have you been evaluating and contrasting